Los Angeles Minimum Wage
Los Angeles (approx.)
$17.28/hr
Federal floor
$7.25/hr
As of
mid-2025
Los Angeles sets its own local minimum wage that is higher than California's statewide rate. As of mid-2025 it is approximately $17.28 per hour.Los Angeles rates change on a set schedule, so always confirm the current figure with the city before running payroll.
The City of LA and unincorporated LA County set their own rates, with separate, higher rates for large hotels.
When a city, state, and federal minimum wage all apply, the employer must pay the highest of the three. Tipped-wage and large-employer rules may differ — check the official source below.
This figure is approximate and changes periodically — confirm the current Los Angeles rate with the city or the California labor department before relying on it.
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